65 77 534 Removing and installing/replacing front right sensor (acceleration sensor)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 BMW X6 and 2010 BMW X6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

N54, N63: Partially remove holder for auxiliary cooler (do not open cooling circuit)
Remove M57 (T2): ORNAMENTAL GRILLE IN BUMPER TRIM on front left

NOTE: Subsequent work is described in:

Removing FRONT LEFT SENSOR .

Installation note:

Sensor surface of front right sensor must point upwards.